Things to do with your dog on a WA getaway
18/11/2022
Mums, dads, couples, kids and four-legged furballs all have a world of options to choose from across Australia’s largest state. From diversely beautiful nature to the rugged outback, stunning beaches and world-class wineries, you’ll never be short of things to do with your dog as long as you plan ahead....
Pet-friendly Queensland: A dog's life
18/11/2022
Queensland has something for everyone; tropical islands, lush rainforest, a dazzling coastline and bona fide Aussie outback. It’s no wonder it’s a tourist hotspot, but the good news is there is plenty of dog-friendly activities on offer too, so now you pack up the whole family for the trip of...
Where to See Australia's Best Autumn Foliage
22/03/2022
Hello Autumn! Summer may be over but there’s so much to be excited about as we head into the cooler months. While it might be sad to put away the sunscreen for a while, Autumn is the season to really explore the great outdoors (stomping on crunchy leaves highly recommended)...
The best holiday park campfires in Australia
09/03/2022
Updated April 2023 One of the best things to do in the great outdoors is gather round a campfire. Sitting with loved ones around the orange glow of a crackling fire is an outdoor activity you'll never regret. Sharing stories, playing music and laughing into the night is a camping...
Australia's Best Beaches are here!
02/02/2022
Tourism Australia has just released its annual list of Australia’s best beaches! Congratulations to (the ironically named) Misery Beach in Torndirrup National Park in Western Australia, which got the nod as Australia’s best! Credit: @exploreparkswa As little known strip of sand near Albany on the southern tip of WA, Misery...
The Best Cabin Holidays in the West
01/11/2021
Mesmerising sunsets and white sandy beaches are just a taste of what’s waiting for you in Western Australia. Making summer holiday plans should be easy, so opting to stay in cabin accommodation for this year’s sunny escape should be top of your priority list! Conveniently located close to Western Australia's...
12 Things To Do This Summer in Australia
25/10/2021
Our parks are in some of Australia’s most in-demand and exotic locations. From the eastern tip of Byron Bay to the western edge of Ningaloo, we have Australians covered when it comes to the best things to do in the best places! Here are 12 that will take your summer...
Royal Society for the Blind - Disco Litter!
26/08/2021
Our Royal Society for the Blind sponsor dog and first four-legged ambassador, Disco, recently sired a healthy litter of 7 labrador pups! To celebrate, the staff at RSB, where Discovery have been taking care of Disco’s training, took him and his pups - who will all now be trained over...
7 Best Things To Do In Dubbo
08/02/2021
Updated July 2022 People who think Dubbo is just a stopover to somewhere else don’t know Dubbo like we do. Located in the heart of the Orana region of central northern NSW and surrounded by some of Australia’s most underrated national parks, Dubbo throws up loads of reasons to stay...
Why you should travel with your dog!
20/08/2020
For a great family holiday, the whole family needs to be involved even the four-legged members but it can be hard to find dog friendly accommodation. Luckily we have over a hundred parks that welcome pets, spread across every state and territory of Australia! To help you get excited to...
DRIVE AWAY TO A FAMILY HOLIDAY IN NSW
30/06/2020
Pile the fam bam in the car for an adventure in your backyard and drive in to stay at Discovery Parks NSW. You won’t need your passport to explore these incredible locations, just some local travel tips direct from our park staff. We promise it’ll be a family getaway that...
DISCOVERY BARKS: Say G’day to our park dogs
25/06/2020
Updated 26 August 2021 Behind every great park manager there’s often an even greater canine companion! 'Paws' what you are doing and meet some of Discovery’s best park dogs: Fred, Discovery Parks - Pilbara Karratha (WA) Assistant Park Manager Jamie with unofficial town mayor, Fred. What a prince! Book Pilbara...
DISCO’S PET PARTIES
10/01/2020
Disco’s tail is wagging with excitement to invite you and your pack to his Pet Parties! In between his very serious Royal Society for the Blind pup-in-training commitments, Disco is taking some well-deserved time out to relax and recharge at Discovery Holiday Parks in the best pet-friendly accommodation from Robe...
The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Cricket
12/11/2019
UPDATED OCTOBER 2021 Backyard cricket is a rite of passage for Australian families. Whether you’re playing at the MCG or on a pitch mowed by Uncle Bob, we all need a set of guidelines to ensure a solid match! Follow these simple rules and we can (almost) guarantee a meltdown...
PET FRIENDLY HOLIDAY PARKS IN AUSTRALIA
08/08/2018
Pets are more than just hounds and felines - they’re part of the family. That means when we go on holidays, they love to come and join in the fun, too (and so they should!). BRUCEY THE PUG Brucey the Pug. Pic: Shannon Doherty. To celebrate our love affair with...
11 Kids Nature Play Activities
25/08/2017
Updated October 2022 Playing outside is a chance to discover what matters. Put away the gadgets and reconnect your kids with the great outdoors! The benefits of turning play inside out are endless. Being outside gives young minds an appreciation for the wider world and creates memories that last a...